33 Quotes by Joel Parkinson

When I enjoy my surfing, I get good results, and I've always had fun in South Africa.

Losing one grounds you a bit. I learned a lot after losing the title in 2009, learned that I was probably too intense that year, and when I didn't win, I just felt horrible.

My favorite meal to make is seared ahi, and my wife does the most amazing pear salad.

I had plenty of invites and chances to party when I just started on tour, but I knew partying would prevent me from achieving my surfing potential.

Having so many close calls in my career, it was such an awesome feeling to get that first world title.

It definitely takes a fair bit of experience to know what's the right kind of wave and which is the wrong wave.

You have to prepare yourself physically as much as possible for a bad wipeout.

I stay away from big chunks of carbs and try to keep it lean, even when I'm competing.

I've been on the tour for 12 years, and the big dream has always been to get a world title.